Credit: The Associated Press

Credit: The Associated Press

Brandt Snedeker reacts after missing a putt on the 12th green during the fourth round of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Augusta, Ga.

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Ernie Els might've been the second happiest golfer at Augusta National last Sunday night when good friend Adam Scott slipped on the green jacket as the Masters' champion.

Els, who tied for 13th last week, is part of a strong field at the RBC Heritage, which begins Thursday. The 2012 British Open champion has had several close calls at Harbour Town Golf Links, but brings plenty of confidence — and the satisfaction of watching Scott win his first major championship — into this year's tournament.